A quick sweet and sour chicken recipe is ideal for a Friday fakeaway or speedy weeknight dinner.

Buying takeaway has become noticeably more expensive, which is why more South Africans are recreating their favourite restaurant meals at home.

A good sweet and sour chicken recipe is one of the easiest places to start.

It comes together in about 30 minutes, uses everyday pantry ingredients and delivers the familiar balance of sweet, tangy and savoury flavours that has made it a firm favourite for decades.

The best part is that you don't need any special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients.